Julianne A. "Julie" Kirst, age 88, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will take place at a time, place and date to be determined. Memorial gifts should be made to Brothers of the Good Shepherd. Please visit our online guestbook for Julianne at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Meredith in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday July 17, 2016. Meredith was predeceased by her Mom, Maureen, and grandparents, Walt and Marion Gibson and George and Mary Somers. She is survived by her immediate family: father, Don (Georgie Partridge), brother Jon (Eileen, Walter and George) and sister Marnee. Meredith...
Jose (Tony) Vigil, 80, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Tony was born in Ocate, New Mexico to Seferino Vigil and Lucia Duran. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Alicia Vigil; his sisters, Marcella Vigil Tardio and Edith Potyondy and his brother, Amadeo Maestas Jr. Tony will be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and...
Nelle Curry Guinn passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on July 17, 2016 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her husband, Dwight Guinn; parents, John and Nell Curry; siblings, Hubert, Muriel, and William; and niece, Bobby Jean (January) who was raised as a sister. Nelle was born in Arkansas, where her family lived before following the path of...
Viola Duran, age 90, died Sunday, July 17, 2016. She is survived by her children, Paul A. Duran and wife, Marina and Loretta P. Gurule and husband, Frank; six grandchildren, Paul A. Duran and wife, Siew Ling, Juanita Duran, Bianca V. Gurule, Frank E. Gurule II and wife, Jennifer, Lorenzo Duran, and Diego Duran; six great-grandchildren, Alyssa Gurule, Gabriella Duran,...
Linquwan Terry, 28, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Linquwan was born in Richmond, Virginia to Vernon Taylor and Verna Terry. He is survived by his mother, Verna; his sisters, Tynesha and Tehonna Terry; grandmother, Jessie Neblett, his aunt, Brenda Johnson, and his close friends, Paula and Rachel. He will be greatly...
Kristy Torrez, born August 3, 1973 to Marcia Delgado and Kenneth Torrez (deceased), passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2016. She is survived by those whom she loved very much; her twin daughters, Savannah and Hailey Simpson; and granddaughter Isabella (Izzy), who brought great joy to her life; her loving mother, Marcia Delgado; brother, Michael Sisneros; and many aunts, uncles,...
Meade, Thomas Thomas Meade, age 75, dedicated family man, local dentist, and inventor, passed away July 16, 2016. A graduate of the New Mexico Military Institute, Tom attended Tulane University before graduating from the dental program at Marquette University. Tom was awarded the Bronze Star while serving as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. After receiving an...
William (Wild Bill) Reaves USMC Veteran was called for final roll call on July 16, 2016. Bill Reaves was born September 27, 1950, in Marshfield, MO and grew up in Davenport, IA. He graduated from West Davenport High School in 1968. Bill joined the United States Marine Corps upon graduation, and served two terms in Vietnam. After eight years with...
Cindy Lee Daugherty went to be with the Lord, after a fierce battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones on July 16, 2016. Cindy was born in Burlington, IA on December 23, 1957 and moved with the family to Albuquerque four years later where she spent the majority of her life. Cindy was a graduate of Eldorado High School...
Ken Gauthier, age 59, wonderful soul mate and buddy, devoted brother, family rock, jokester, and fierce competitor, passed away July 15, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Ken was known for his infectious smile, his zest for life, love of people, and his positive attitude. He had a love for biking, the great outdoors, and hiking his beloved Sandia Mountains. He is...
Cleo J. Werner, born Cliofas Julianita Baca, 92, passed away July 15, 2016. Her sister, Eva, the only surviving sibling of a family of five said, "She lived life until she died" and that is exactly what she did, for all of her nearly 93 years. She did it with positive energy and grace, laughter, creativity, love and incredible strength....
Dorothy Marie Burmeister, age 87, died suddenly Friday, July 15, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Albert "Al" Burmeister; children, Denise Burton and husband, Chuck of Waco, TX and Kent Burmeister and wife, Molly of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Andrea Terrell, Janeene McMinn and husband, Stephen, Matthew Burton, David Valentine, Stephanie Burmeister, Brigitte Burmeister, and Jacob Burmeister;...
John George Sanders, 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 15, 2016. He was born in Rochester, NY and raised in Hagerstown, MD before joining the U.S. Air Force. John is survived by his loving wife, Hedy, of 54 years; sons, John Robert and wife Lori, and Thomas Christopher and wife Laura. He is also survived by his two...
Lorenzen, Andrew Robert Andrew was born in Albuquerque, NM to Mercedes and Bernhardt Lorenzen. He passed away surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was 53 years old. Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Bernhardt Lorenzen. He is survived by his mother, Mercedes Lorenzen; daughter, Jerika Lorenzen; son, Jheridan Lorenzen;...
Fayma McDonald Hawkins, born August 22, 1918 in Mountain View, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ Friday, July 15, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Wilkes (Dave); grandsons, Jay Jones (Zanna) and Adam Jones; granddaughter, Alena Cowell, and four great-grandchildren, Autumn, Abigail, Zane and Pecos. She is survived by Pat Bodkins, Kate Lemmons (Danny), and...
Walter A. Judge, age 89, finished the race on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Walter was an honest, hardworking, devoted husband and father. He served his country with the US Army in Europe during WWII. When he returned home he married the love of his life, Lois Huhs. Walter was an auto mechanic and had an extensive history and involvement in...
Prospero "Pete" Chavez was born July 25, 1923 to Pedro and Barbarita Chavez in Alameda, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Prospero was orphaned by age 13 and was raised by his brothers and sisters. Prospero was the youngest of six children including two brothers, Polidor and Juan Chavez and three sisters, Victoriana, Amalia and Flora. Prospero is survived by his spouse...
Tafoya, Richard Richard Tafoya, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Doris; sons, Ruben Tafoya, Ronald Matthew Villalobos and Donald Mark Villalobos; brother, Frank Tafoya; sisters, Helen and husband, Jose Barraza, Toni and husband, Dick Tackett, Frances Tafoya and Patricia Johnston; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was...